Building Permit

Many projects and additions in and around your home require city approval. Permits are required to ensure the integrity of the work and the safety of your home. Inspections (roughs and finals) should be scheduled with our office as work progresses and when the work has been completed. Inspections protect you by verifying any finished work is safe and meets statewide statutes and city ordinances. Completing and passing final inspections is the only way to close a permit on your property.

The sample projects listed below and others that are similar are permitted through the Building Inspection Department. If your project is not listed below and are unsure if a permit is required, feel free to contact us.

An addition or change to the exterior or interior of your home or any accessory structure

Any type of electrical, heating or plumbing work

Exterior
For exterior work, a permit is needed for:

Roof replacement on a house or a garage

Fascia and soffit installation

Siding replacement on a house or a garage

An addition of a screened, three or four-season porch (Plan required)

Window and/or door replacements or additions

Swimming pool or spa installation (Plan required)

Demolition of a house or an accessory structure

Construction of a new house, garage or storage shed (Plan and site plan required)

An existing home addition (Plan required)

A Deck addition, replacement or alteration (Plan required)

Lawn sprinkler installation

Storm lateral replacements or installations

A Fence addition, replacement or alteration (Plan required)

Interior
For interior work, a permit is required for:

Furnace and/or central air conditioner installation or replacement

Water heater and/or water softener installation or replacement

Basement finish or remodel (Plan required)

Bathroom or kitchen remodel and/or alteration (Plan may be required)

Other interior remodeling, including kitchen cabinets

Hot tub or whirlpool installation

Ceiling fan installation

Drain tile and/or basement drainage system installation

Note: The list of projects above is only a sample and is not limited to these types of projects. If you are not sure if you need a permit, please contact our staff and we can inform you if you need one or not.

Permit Not Required
A building permit is not required for:

Flooring changes (e.g. carpet, inlaid tiles or wood)

Painting

Private sidewalk installation on your property

Storm window and/or screen installation

Penalty for Working Without a Permit
If a building permit is not obtained prior to the start of the work, the city has the right to double the permit fee and fine you per day until a permit is obtained.

Obtaining a Permit
Print out a Building Permit Application (PDF). You may drop it off in person, email, mail or fax our office at:
Sun Prairie Building Inspection Department
300 E. Main St.
Sun Prairie WI 53590
Ph: 608-825-1184
Fx: 608-825-6879